Max Kendrick is a highly educated and experienced professional, with expertise in business, international relations, and Islamic studies. He studied at prestigious institutions such as Stanford University Graduate School of Business and the University of St. Andrews, earning degrees in business administration, management, and international relations. Additionally, he pursued Islamic studies at the University of Cambridge.

Kendrick has held positions at the U.S. Department of State, where he worked as a multilateral negotiator, special assistant to the ambassador, consul, advisor, and political-military affairs officer. He also worked as a legislative assistant at the Project on Middle East Democracy.

In his entrepreneurial ventures, Kendrick has co-founded two companies: Fairchain and Fairplay. He currently serves as CEO of Fairchain, which focuses on ethical sourcing and trade of goods, especially coffee.

As a Sloan Fellow at Stanford Graduate School of Business, Kendrick gained valuable business insights and relevant industry connections that have contributed to his success as an entrepreneur.

With a diverse range of experiences and a proven track record in business and diplomacy, Max Kendrick is truly a jack of all trades.